Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 3:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:313.56:534.012:120.212:220.05:387:39Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:203.87:404.412:570.012:59-0.25:377:40New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:074.08:264.71:42-0.21:37-0.45:357:42New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:554.19:134.82:29-0.42:17-0.45:347:43New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:444.210:034.83:18-0.43:00-0.45:337:44New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:364.110:554.74:09-0.33:46-0.35:327:45Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:284.011:494.54:59-0.24:33-0.15:317:46Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:233.95:540.05:230.15:307:47Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:464.31:203.87:370.36:210.45:287:48First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:454.12:183.79:130.37:560.65:277:49First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:453.83:173.810:120.310:010.55:267:50First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:443.74:163.811:000.311:060.45:257:51Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:453.65:174.011:360.311:530.35:247:52Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:453.56:144.111:590.35:237:53Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:393.67:044.312:280.312:170.25:227:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:263.67:494.412:580.212:430.25:217:55Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:093.68:314.41:310.11:150.15:207:56Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:503.69:124.32:060.11:510.15:197:57Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:323.59:524.12:450.12:290.15:197:58Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:133.410:323.93:260.13:100.25:187:59Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:543.311:123.74:080.23:510.45:178:00Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:353.211:533.54:480.34:310.55:168:01Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:183.15:290.55:110.75:158:01Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:353.31:033.06:120.75:540.85:158:02Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:213.21:503.07:090.86:511.05:148:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:093.12:393.18:250.88:271.05:138:04Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:593.13:303.39:240.69:500.95:138:05Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:533.24:253.610:110.410:520.65:128:06Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:523.35:243.910:550.211:460.35:128:07Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:543.56:214.311:380.05:118:07Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:503.87:134.612:360.112:22-0.25:118:08Waning Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bedford, MA today?

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 7:05 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New Bedford, MA?

New Bedford, MA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are New Bedford, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for New Bedford, MA?

Tide predictions for New Bedford, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for New Bedford, MA?

Tide data for New Bedford, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447636. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447636.

What is the moon phase in New Bedford, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Bedford, MA is Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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